Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX55

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 17 months before the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 8010 scores vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 8010 vs the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and TX55.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.